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As Traffic Police enforce a new 100-day crackdown on dangerous mechanical condition (DMC) taxis, passengers in Kampala are increasingly turning to trains as a safer and more reliable alternative.
A video captured by NTV Uganda during morning operations from areas like Namanve shows crowded train interiors, with commuters praising rail services for their reliability, cost savings, and safety compared to unroadworthy public service vehicles.
The crackdown, launched on August 24, targets defective commuter taxis across Greater Kampala, aiming to reduce accidents caused by faulty brakes, worn tires, and other mechanical issues. While the operation has removed unsafe vehicles from the roads, it has also created transport shortages and fare hikes, pushing more passengers toward rail transport.
Commuters interviewed on board urged government to invest more in railway infrastructure to ease Kampala’s chronic traffic congestion and provide affordable, safe transport options.
Watch:
A video captured by NTV Uganda during morning operations from areas like Namanve shows crowded train interiors, with commuters praising rail services for their reliability, cost savings, and safety compared to unroadworthy public service vehicles.
The crackdown, launched on August 24, targets defective commuter taxis across Greater Kampala, aiming to reduce accidents caused by faulty brakes, worn tires, and other mechanical issues. While the operation has removed unsafe vehicles from the roads, it has also created transport shortages and fare hikes, pushing more passengers toward rail transport.
Commuters interviewed on board urged government to invest more in railway infrastructure to ease Kampala’s chronic traffic congestion and provide affordable, safe transport options.
Watch:
